Costillas De Puerco en Mole Chicatana recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Costillas De Puerco En Mole Chicatana Recipe

Inspired by Xochi
Time2h
Serves4

pork ribs in ant mole

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ribs

    Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the ribs on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mole Sauce

    In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until soft. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down.

  3. 3

    Blend the Mole

    Toast guajillo and pasilla chiles in a dry pan until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then add to the pot with sautéed vegetables. Add chicatana ants, chicken broth, and the cinnamon stick. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    Cook the Ribs with Mole

    Return the ribs to the pot, cover with the mole sauce, and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the costillas de puerco en mole chicatana hot, garnished with additional ants if desired.

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